Q+A: Diesel is the backbone of regional Australia - and it's under strain

Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith faces murder charges in what is likely to be the country’s most significant war crimes prosecution ever.  Wednesday 8 April 2026 The local share market surges on hopes of an end to the Middle East conflict The Artemis astronauts travel to the dark side of the moon, and set a new record at the same time The Prime Minister promises to guard fuel supplies Guzman Y Gomez sales surge Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: five ways to cut the cost of living. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diesel keeps regional Australia moving, touching almost every industry. But rising costs and supply disruptions are hitting hard, affecting everything from farming to mining to local businesses.Sean Aylmer talks to Andrew Auerbach, Group Executive for Business and Private Banking at NAB, about the impact on the ground, and what lies ahead for the economy if fuel supplies remain under pressure.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX surges 1.7pc Ben Roberts-Smith arrested Household spending rises in Feb Trump singles out Australia Regions pass 10 million people Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 7 April 2026 Investors get set for higher interest rates in Australia as the war in the Middle East enters a critical phase.  Auction clearance rates tumble back to COVID levels Is the era of reality TV over? Wait times for electric vehicle buyers pushes out Bad news for renters Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: the $10,000 question. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geopolitical tensions, market concentration, and the dominance of mega-cap tech stocks are forcing big institutional investors to rethink how they allocate capital.But rather than making big calls, many of the world’s largest pension and sovereign wealth funds are doing the opposite — sticking to their strategy.Gerard O’Reilly is Co-CEO of Dimensional Fund Advisors, working with many of the world’s largest pension and sovereign wealth funds, and around $1.4 trillion in assets under management.He tells Sean Aylmer that the key isn’t predicting what happens next — it’s building portfolios that can handle anything.This is general information only. Seek professional advice tailored to your circumstances before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX to open flat 45-day ceasefire Fuel till May Critical phase for Artemis Tesla sales slide Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 6 April 2026 A crazy March sent stocks tumbling, but still the ASX200 had a strong 12 months.  Regional house prices outperform the cities The world’s biggest religious pilgrimages A sacked worker who fought his dismissal with the help of AI gets thrown out of court The rise of the Bank of Grandma and Grandpa Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week: the $10,000 question. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week it's all about household spending - and after consumer confidence hit a 53 year low last week, there could be some tough times ahead. And the big question: are we heading for a recession? Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael asks Sean and Adam five questions - with no notice at all - about a digital detox. Could they handle a week without the internet? Could they do their jobs, navigate and communicate, or would life fall apart?Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The war's ongoing economic impact, turning points for social media and the housing market, and the fall of the Coalition - it's been a massive start to the year in news. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the quarter, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.Join our free daily newsletter here.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.